Injecting at this time does not require eating beforehand, but high-carbohydrate meals close to injection time may blunt GH release due to insulin-mediated suppression of GHRH signaling
Studies have shown that GLP-1 agonists can trigger effects in the brain, the heart, the liver, the pancreas, the stomach, and the musclesmeaning that they could have implications for conditions other than type 2 diabetes and obesity, such as heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and even neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease
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They can also cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels, which can undermine weight loss effects as well as Wegovy's beneficial cardiovascular effects
For an 80 kg individual, that is 80 mcg per injection